Monday Musings- Summer Fabrics and Wardrobe Planning
Happy Monday, ladies. It was a drippy, windy, pretty nasty weekend for us. On Saturday, we went out for a very casual dinner to celebrate our 45th anniversary, then laid low to stay dry.
You may notice I look a little paler than usual in this photo. I, unfortunately, developed an eye infection last week that requires a course of antibiotic drops. My doctor also advised me to replace all my eye makeup, which broke my heart because I’d just bought new mascara and eyeshadow! Replacing everything is not going to be an inexpensive process, so I’m taking my time. And since I have to do it, I think it’ll be fun to try some new brands and products. I’ll keep you posted…at least my lipstick is safe.
I’m getting excited about our trip to visit my brother in Mexico. Where he lives has a very casual and relaxed atmosphere, so I’m in the mood to pack loose, comfy, and quite possibly colorful clothes. Colorful? Me? I won’t rule it out because while I adore neutrals and the whole coastal grandmother vibe, I’ve learned to never say never about fashion. I find brighter colors easier to embrace in strong sunny places.
The word boho keeps coming up as I think about what I want to pack for this trip. I’m trying to wrap my head around how I could incorporate that into my outfits because I’ve only ever dabbled in the look. I bought some wide-leg cotton gauze pants at a boutique over the weekend and love the vibe, so that’s a start. I love linen in hot weather but cotton gauze runs a very close second.
I’m still waiting for my gauze popover shirts to arrive, and so frustrated at how long it’s taking. Am I the only person who gets impatient waiting for deliveries? Maybe that’s why I love Amazon so much…fast delivery. This soft gauze shirt in resort pink is also on its way to me for the trip, as well as this cotton gauze skirt so I thought an outfit of the week was in order.
Outfit of the Week
I’ve always been a fan of pink with black and especially love it when the pink is heavily saturated, like this cotton gauze shirt. I love how it looks paired with this pull-on gauze skirt. These would be a great coverup for this black goddess suit that I shared with you when I wore it in Miami here. My lavender Birks have just arrived, but now I think I need this pink pair. They’re waterproof and great for walking along the shore. I added this MDSolarSciences sun-protective tinted lip balm that I love and now have in several shades.
I can’t remember the last time I’ve been so anxious for spring!
Thanks for reading, and be sure to wear what sparks delight and makes you feel confident.
You make a handsome couple! Oh I can picture you easily in bright cool swirly skirts with tank tops and hair wraps in colorful tones! Cook sandals too! (Or cool fabric palazzo pants too)! Have an amazing visit!
Sorry about the eye infection Jennifer🥲
Happy Anniversary! May you have many more happy healthy years together!🥂. I think you look great without the eye makeup.
You’re so kind. Thank you
Happy Anniversary Jennifer! I am so sorry to hear about your eye infection. My dry eye led me to stop wearing eye makeup. I missed it but my husband always liked me better without it. I haven’t worn anything but a little blush and tinted lip conditioner since then. I find that if I wear black or lavender next to my face, I look pale. We have the same coloring so that may be what you are seeing in the picture. I love pink and black together! You will look wonderful in that outfit as well as feel comfortable and that is what you want on vacation. Have a great trip and I hope you catch a break on that terrible weather in Cali. My son lives in Vista. They have gotten rain and chilly weather in North San Diego County. Our sun has come out but still 32 degrees here in Colorado.
I gave up eye makeup years ago for the same reason. I find I have fewer flare ups, in general, since I gave it up. Blush & lip tint is all I wear now too.
Thank you Sydney!
Happy anniversary! It’s a testament to your relationship that all you need to celebrate is each other.
Sorry about your eye problems. Glad you can look on the bright side (no pun intended) by trying new products.
I live pink and black. Is the pink gauze shirt pastel or a rose pink?
The one on order is pastel. I’m thinking I’d prefer the brighter rose
I’m not usually a pink person, but the gauze shirt is calling my name. Someday if the rain stops I can wear it
Happy anniversary! My thoughts when I saw the pic of you two was how great your skin looks and the two of you look so happy together. I didn’t even notice you didn’t have on eye makeup.
Thank you
Happy 45th Anniversary Jennifer🎉💕
Thank you!
Sorry about your eye infection, I’ll be honest I didn’t think you looked pale, happy and relaxed. It is a bummer to toss out make up you just bought and like. Your pink shirt looks great for the humid weather of Mexico. Enjoy your trip and I hope your items arrive in time for you.
Shipping seems to be slower than usual with this bizarre weather so I have my fingers crossed.
My first impression of your photo was NOT that you looked pale, but that you looked relaxed and happy and GREAT! So sorry about the eye infection and having to ditch all your eye makeup. UGH. The bright side, as you said, is trying some new products. Hopefully you can find some travel or sample sizes. Pink gauze is catching my eye, as is blue. Gauze is such a nice fabric.
You’re sweet. Thank you.
Hope your eye infection clears up quickly! I luv pink & black & will order the shirt.
Gauze is great for Louisiana b/c it is cool!! Yes, I will also get the pool Birkenstock’s.
I think you will look fabulous in Mexico with your outfit. Have fun!
Thanks Paula. I’m looking forward to dry weather.
Happy Anniversary and many more! Hope your eye infection clears up very soon. xo
Thanks so much
Happy Anniversary! That’s a lovely picture.
Thank you
Happy 45th Anniversary
You both look great.
Hope your eye infection clears up and your packages arrive ASAP before your trip to Mexico.
Thank you Lin. Sometimes I think I keep UPS in business 😂
Happy anniversary. Pale pink (or any pastel) is not my color, but I like the shirt in the photo with blue jeans. I’ve never worn pink with black but like it with navy and denim.
Sorry to hear about your eye infection. I had an infection last week that seemed to come out of nowhere — really unpleasant.
I hope your eye has healed. They are painful.
Happy anniversary….
Great picture of you both !
Thank you
Happy Anniversary Jennifer, lovely photo of you two. We will celebrate 43 years in August, so blessed!
Love the pink and black.
Still soppy and dreary here in the northwest, spring please!
Have a good day!
We are blessed. Happy Anniversary.
Good morning Jennifer, Happy 45th!, we celebrated our 51st in February.
Hope your eye heals quickly, btw, sometimes a natural look is the most beautiful. 🥰. I’m very interested the boho look especially the transporting of hats on vacation. It never occurs to me to pack more than one hat.
Have a great day, it’s gray, cold and windy here in the northeast, hope the sun comes out for you today.
Thank you Pat. Stay warm!
First of all, Happy Anniversary!
Our weather isn’t much better than yours, although ours is snow and as I’m writing this, I’m watching it snow yet again.
I’m seeing a lot of linen in the stores and have purchased a shirt (pink), ankle pants (black) and a white linen jacket, although it will be a few months before I get to wear these.
On another note, it’s sad that Nordstroms is pulling out of Canada. I actually had a few items in my cart before they closed the website. A note on the site states that they will be happy to serve us when we visit the U.S. So it appears there are no immediate plans for us to order from the U.S. site.
Hope you have an enjoyable Monday and your weather improves soon.
Happy 45th to you both! Hope your eye heals quickly and that you enjoy your time away.
Can’t wait till Spring!!
I’m so frustrated that Canada is doing that. Why wouldn’t they allow Canadians to order and just pay duty and shipping? Talbots does that for footwear.
Happy Anniversary! Beautiful photo of you both despite a nasty eye infection you look fabulous and happy! Love the outfit of the week in particular the black hat I must add to my wardrobe. Safe travels and enjoy
Loved Mon post also yes I would definitely wear blue “any blue” with black sorry to hear of you eye infection was it caused by eye makeup years ago my daughter had trouble regarding eye makeup sure made us become much more aware and cautious of what we put on our face
It’s just a complication of my dry eyes and rosacea. 🥲
First off, Happy 45th Anniversary Jennifer! Coming up to ours this spring too!! We were child brides, obviously, lol 🙂 As to your musings on this Monday, I also adore gauze summer blouses. The one pictured on the model was close to one purchased in 1978 in Sao Paulo, Brazil (along with a darling 3-tiered cotton skirt) except that it had a button quarter placket and darling little Peter Pan collar with half loose full sleeves in white. I wore it until it literally fell off my body; it went with absolutely everything (same with the skirt). I wish I could find one like it to replace it, but alas still no joy. This pink V-neck version comes mighty close though.
A seamstress could make you a replacement! Do you still have it she could use as a pattern?